Professor Dr. Howard Chansky

Biography

Howard Chansky, M.D. is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University in 1982 and his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1987. Following medical school, Dr. Chansky completed an internship in General Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the same institution from 1988 to 1992. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Orthopedic Oncology at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA, from 1992 to 1993. Dr. Chansky is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and specializes in the treatment of bone and soft tissue tumors. His clinical interests include the biology of these tumors and using molecular biology to refine surgical treatments for orthopedic conditions. Beyond his professional commitments, Dr. Chansky enjoys music, supports the Boston Celtics, and participates in cycling activities.

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